A Review of Hell's Kitchen: The Musical By Alicia Keys

Last month, I went to see Hell’s Kitchen: The Musical, and honestly, it was amazing! From the very first moment, the music and energy of the show grabbed me and didn’t let go. The songs were written by Alicia Keys and all of them sounded incredible. During the show, I kept tapping my feet and even finding myself wanting to sing along (quietly, of course).

The performers were incredible. When I went, I didn’t see the original characters, but I did see: Lulu Oro Hamlett, who plays Ali, the main character, was amazing—she could sing so well and move around the stage without missing a beat. Ne-Yo and Yolanda Adams were also in the show, and watching them perform was so cool because they brought so much energy and emotion. The whole cast was full of life, and it felt like everyone on stage was having the best time ever, which made the audience want to enjoy it too.

The stage design and costumes were awesome. The lights were bright and colorful, and there was always something happening on stage. The dancing was incredible, with moves that were fast and complicated but looked effortless. The costumes were fun and realistic, and they really helped the characters come to life. I found myself looking at everything at once because there was so much detail—it was like a whole world on stage!

The story was pretty easy to follow. It was exciting and funny at the same time, and the music made the emotions feel even stronger. Some parts made me laugh, and some parts made me feel really happy or excited, and sometimes a little sad. The show has so much energy that it keeps you interested the whole time, which is awesome because you never feel bored.

Watching Hell’s Kitchen reminded me how fun live theater can be. The music, dancing, and acting all work together to make the story exciting and engaging. I think that people of any age would enjoy it, but it was rated 12+ and shows mature topics. If you get the chance to see it, you should definitely go—just be ready to clap, tap your feet, and maybe even hum along with the music in your head.

Honestly, this show reminded me why live theater is so amazing. It’s fun, exciting, and the actors are full of talent. I’ll definitely remember Hell’s Kitchen for a long time and would love to see it again.